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1 Replies Last post: Nov 2, 2009 8:30 PM by Scissor  

Transferring Files Between Host and Guest posted: Nov 2, 2009 3:46 PM

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Nov 2, 2009

I can't transfer files from my host computer to my guest. When I try to drag and drop a file from the windows explorer on my host to my vm, the icon dosen't change to the + but stays the black cross mark. I've also tried copying and pasting and using shared folders. I'm using workstation 7 and windows xp on the host and the guest.

Re: Transferring Files Between Host and Guest

1. Nov 2, 2009 8:30 PM in response to: Kilionare
Click to view Scissor's profile Master 1,247 posts since
Oct 8, 2007
Try (re)installing the VMware Tools inside your Guest. Then also check the settings of your Guest to make sure Drag and Drop is enabled (see screenshot)
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